Pittsburg Rockart Interpretive Site
Located on the hills above the Wild and Scenic Snake River, the Pittsburg Rockart Interpretive Site explains the petroglyphs (carvings on stone) and pictographs (paintings on stone) and scratchings left by Native Americans in Hells Canyon. The site has many examples of this rock art work along a short kid friendly trail.
Located nearby are Pittsburg Campground and Pittsburg Landing Boat Launch.
General Information
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.62986111
Longitude: -116.4689167
Directions
From White Bird, Idaho head south on Highway 95 for about 0.5 miles to Old Highway 95 at mile marker 222 (sign indicates Pittsburg Landing and Hammer Creek Recreation Area); Turn right on Old Hihgway 95 and go about 1 mile to the bridge crossing the Salmon River; Turn left and cross the bridge; Immediately after the bridge turn left on the Deer Creek Road (also known as Forest Road 493); Travel on the Deer Creek Road for 17 miles to Forest Road 493A; Turn left on Forest Road 493A and go 1 mile to the interpretive site on the rightside.
From Riggins, Idaho head north on Highway 95 for about 27 miles to Old Highway 95 at mile marker 222 (sign indicates Pittsburg Landing and Hammer Creek Recreation Site); Turn left on Old Highway 95 and go about 1 mile to the bridge crossing the Salmon River; Turn left and cross the bridge; Immediately after the bridge turn left on the Deer Creek Road (also known as Forest Road 493); Travel on the Deer Creek Road for 17 miles to Forest Road 493A; Turn left on Forest Road 493A and go 1 mile to the interpretive site on the rightside.
Advisory: the Deer Creek Road and Forest Road 493 is a steep, narrow winding paved gravel road.
Parking
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
